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  1. K

    HT Battery life

    Hey gang, before I start let me state that I know there are 4000 variables to my questions, but there has to be some general answers. Let's start by saying I leave whichever HT I decide on on high power. A dual bander, on 2M, and a basic model with few bells and whistles. Possible usage, ARES...
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    High SWR with Wilson Trunk Lip Mount

    I ran Wilsons exclusivly when driving and found they are very very ground sensitive. It may and probably is as simple as the amount of ground each mount provides. I also had a lip mount that after running a new and seperate ground would get down near the 1:7 you spoke of. I would have quit there...
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    Anyone programming chips

    Any of you designers, new or old, do any chip programming? Any "Elmers" for programming? I partially shorted the main contorller for my keyer and would like to restore or replace it as the rest of the unit is fine. Of course the company and keyer are no longer available. Last resort, would be...
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    New tube Appearance

    Thanks guys. I thought the spot was OK, uncertain about size. Also, one other fellow that deals in tubes said the 6146Ws are notorious for slightly loose rings, no performance issues, but as stated earlier, care must be taken when removing or inserting. I found some Ws NOS for $12.50, and...
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    New tube Appearance

    Hey guys somebody tell how 6146Ws are supposed to look when new? Is there a silvery spot in center on say one side? How about just above the aluminum ring, clean and clear or silver there also? And the ring itself, should there be any play or looseness, if so does it affect the tube or vacuum...
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    Need Opinions on Code

    Kinda what I figured. It, so far seems fairly easy to pick up on the different letters listening to the computer programs. But.... as I try to tap my finger or move my hand to coordinate with the sounds....well. And I thought just my left hand was spastic. Figured that out trying to play the...
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    Need Opinions on Code

    I am trying to learn code. I have several computer learning aids as well as reader and writer programs. Do the majority of you guys that use code still fist everything or do you use a computer? Those that still fist, do you use straight keys or Benchers? I am sure it's like radios, you prefer...
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    Need help with TS-520SE

    Fantastic!!! Thanks so much. I really love this radio, and can't stay away from it. Now I have to upgrade to Gen. so I can use it. I have brewed a couple antennas and picked up a MFJ-949E and I can't believe the receive. Listened to a bunch, maybe a net, on 80m the other morning B4 sunrise from...
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    Need help with TS-520SE

    OK, First how necessary is the CW filter? I do hope to learn code. Second, on the fixed channel board, I assume the 8 pin connector is for crystals. Can I, with help figure the crystal for a band that is not included with this radio, or is it just for a quick and easy no tune. IE., Can I put...
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    Need help with TS-520SE

    I have a 520SE with manual and it is my first radio. It appears to be in top shape, except for a few loose buttons. After reading the manual several times there are still a few questions it doesn't answer. I need an "Elmer" for this radio. Haven't found and joined a local club as yet, so you...
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    NEC4 or Homebrew Antenna help

    Would one of you guys that's good with NEC4 or some other modeling software punch in some numbers for me? I have some parts and wish to try to make a 3-5 element yagi for 6m. All the antennas I can find use smaller materials, and I have no clue how to use any of the modeling software. I just got...
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    140GTL repair

    Well guess what? Nothing was bad, there was a short between an expander kit and a resistor. When I pushed down on the kit and disconnected the short she started working like the great old radio it has always been. Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Hope everyones Christmas was grand and...
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    base ground elements revisited

    Hey thanks guys. I didn't really want to use it as or make a directional antenna out of it. Just wondering what the effect of the set up would be. If maybe it would eleminate or reduce some groundward radiation of signal. Keep it out of the neighbors telephones ect. Like I said, I just threw it...
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    base ground elements revisited

    I'll get a picture up as soon as the rain stops. What I meant by the distances is; when they are as close as 2miles or so I can not communicate. When they are 5 or more no problem. The TV antenna is so old I have no idea what or who it is. The elements are different sizes from front to back and...
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    base ground elements revisited

    What would be the chance of using, probably with some adjustments, an old TV antenna as ground plane radials for a verticle? If the radiation point of the verticle was mounted above the radials of the TV antenna wouldn't it work? I mounted a Wilson 2000 that I ran when driving a truck on top of...
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    140GTL repair

    Thanks for the replies. Guess my next few days will be busy checkin every thing.
  17. K

    140GTL repair

    It dead keys about 5 then slowly swings back to zero.
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    President Washington (858) question

    I wired a little roadstar to mine. I hard wired the power but use the antenna feed and /or the coax connectors for the input. I drilled the top to feed the power wires and antenna coax through, then just hung the antenna(coiled wire) on a couple wires over the PCB. On a few channels I get some...
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    140GTL repair

    I have a turner RK56 wired to my Cobra 140GTL and it will key for apprx.2 seconds then die. Have I got a bad mic or something in the radio? I can watch the needle on my Swan power meter swing backwards like a capacitor discharging.:headbang